iOptron IEQ45TM Getting Started, Setup the Mount and Polar Alignment, Set Up Time and Site

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4. Getting Started

In order to experience the full GOTO capability of GOTONOVA technology it is very important to set up the mount correctly before observation.

4.1. Setup the Mount and Polar Alignment

Assemble your iEQ45 mount according to Section 2.5, steps 1 ~ 7. Mount an OTA and accessories, and carefully balance the mount around the polar axis, as indicated in 2.5, step 8. Connect all cables. Turn the mount power switch on. After the GPS status change to GPS OK when the GPS receiver is connected to satellites, the LCD will display the Pole Star Position chart. Follow Section 2.5, step 10 to do the Polar Alignment. If this has already been done or the mount has not been moved from the previous location, press the BACK button to go to the main menu.

The default position for the mount is the Zero Position, as shown in Figure 17, when the mount is powered on: the counterweight shaft is pointing to ground, telescope is at the highest position with its axis parallel to the polar axis and the telescope is pointing to the North Celestial Pole, if you are located in northern hemisphere.

4.2. Manual Operation of the Mount

You may observe astronomical objects using the arrow keys of a Go2NovaTM hand controller.

Flip the I/O switch on the telescope mount to turn on the mount. Use ►,◄,▼ or ▲ buttons to point the telescope to the desired object. Use the number keys to change the slewing speed. Then press STOP/0 button to start tracking.

4.3. Setting Up the Hand Controller

The iEQ45 is equipped with a GPS receiver, which will receive the local time, longitude and latitude information from satellites after the link is established. A clear sky outside is needed for the GPS to establish its link with the satellites.

4.3.1. Set Up Time and Site

Press MENU button, from the main menu, scroll down and select “Set Up Controller”

Select and Slew

Sync. to Target

Electric Focuser

Set Up Controller

Align

PEC Option

Set Tracking Rate

Set User Objects

Press ENTER and select “Set Up Time and Site”

Set Up Time and Site

Set Display and Beep

Set Anti-backlash

Meridian Treatment

Set Eyepiece Light

Heating Controller

Upgrade R.A. and DEC

Firmware Information

Press ENTER. A time and site information screen will be displayed:

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Contents SmartStar iEQ45TM Table of Content Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty Features IEQ45TM OverviewIEQ45TM Assembly Parts ListAssembly Terms Alignment Peg Tripod Spreader Tripod Leg Leg Lock ScrewIEQ45 Ports IntroductionIEQ45 Assembly Set Latitude Adjustment Knob Attach the iEQ45 Mount Attach Dovetail Adapter Polar axis adjustments Quick polar axis alignment Install Counterweights Balance the mount in DEC axis Zero position Go2NovaTM 8407 Hand Controller Key DescriptionLCD Screen PECPage Setup the Mount and Polar Alignment Setting Up the Hand ControllerSet Up Time and Site Getting StartedLocal Time Set Turn Off the Mount Initial Star AlignmentGo to the Moon and Other Stars Star Identifying FunctionPage Complete Functions of Go2NovaTM Hand Controller Slew to an ObjectElectric Focuser Set Up ControllerSync to Target Set Anti-backlash Meridian TreatmentAlign Test Backlash Disp R.A Axis ErrorThree Star Alignment PEC Option Pole Star PositionPEC Playback Record PECSystem Self-Test Set Tracking RateSet User Objects Guide Options Set Slewing RatePark Scope Set Guider RateTo Zero Position Balance TestMaintenance and Servicing MaintenanceIOptron Customer Service Battery Replacement and Disposal InstructionsAppendix A. Technical Specifications GPSAppendix B. Go2NovaTM 8407 HC Menu Structure Page Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade Appendix D. Computer Control an iEQ45 Mount Appendix E. Go2NovaTM Star List Messier CatalogNamed Star List Modern Constellations Deep Sky Object List Double Star List SAO Atik Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty
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